Dimensions
133 x 197 x 18mm
When Rafael Benitez was appointed manager of under-achieving Liverpool at the start of the 2004/2005 season, the reaction from many fans was ‘Who the hell is Rafael Benitez?’. A Spaniard with a wonderful record at Valencia was going to take over management of Liverpool’s famous Boot Room and try and win over a disillusioned Kop. But in one season, Benitez’s importation of Spanish players, coaching methods and diet has led to a revolution, with the team ending the season winning the ultimate trophy for any European club—the European Champions League. No fan will ever forget the comeback from a 3–0 deficit to a 3–3 scoreline, then dramatic success in the penalty shoot-out. This is the story of Rafa’s remarkable success.
